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Haven’t seen you around for awhile (although I missed a lot here last month).

The last post from you that I recall was the “Frozen” video where the girl sings in 32 languages (or some such number). Popular culture is not one of my strong suits, so it’s good to see positive role models for today’s children.

Donna, the first line of the article about Democrats not being motivated to vote really raised my hackles. We have a litany of things to motivate us, beginning with a dysfunctional House of Representatives, a near treasonous Senate minority, an out of control right wing SCOTUS and a bunch of rotten GOP governors.

Thanks, jojo, for your response over the weekend to my post on how alarmed I was to see a “Impeach Obama” booth with President Obama with a Hitler mustache posters at the entrance/exit to my local Target/Home Depot/Staples stores.

I took comfort thinking that these are the same Lyndon Larouche crazies that I used to see outside other stores in LA exurbia.

you are welcome Arapaho…..that will probably be the last time you see them there. I think people will complain and the store owner won’t allow them to setup shop anymore. If they do return, go into the store and complain to the store manager and tell them you plan to write a letter to the head office.

PBO has never failed his “Katrina” moment as bad as GWB. GWB failed his 9/11 problem, his WMD problem, his Katrina problem, his two wars problem, his job loss problems, his Dow Jones dropping to 8000 problem, his six attacks of embassies problem, etc….

Donna, I find the media more and more ridiculous. They don’t even outrage me anymore because I find them too beneath my contempt to care. Anyone taken in by this constant GOP shilling disguised as punditry is no better than a dupe in a con game.

I brought it, too. I saw the first few episodes and even though I taped them, I didn’t get to watch the rest. When my daughter said the CD was coming out, I decided it was worth buying it. I Still haven’t watched it yet, though.

I feel so proud. Sounds silly but I have facebook friend (who I actually know in real life) whose bestie was one of the teachers at the lunch today with Pres. Obama!! (She is wearing a white jacket. You only see the back of her head, but I KNOW THAT’S HER!!!)

I feel like I was there personally! I can’t wait for all of the details!!

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed into law legislation that authorizes spending of $564 million over five years for the U.S. intelligence community and expands protections for intelligence agency whistleblowers against retaliation.

The White House said Obama signed the bill Monday. The cost figure does not include classified programs.

The bipartisan legislation specifies that employees would be protected when they make disclosures about potential wrongdoing within their agencies, to internal watchdogs or to Congress’ intelligence committees. The legislation adopts and expands whistleblower protection proposals made by Obama in 2012.

The legislation would encourage whistleblowers to voice concerns through channels rather than through unauthorized and potentially damaging leaks, supporters said. The new law, however, does not provide protections to intelligence agency contractors, such as National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.

Need sympathy. Have been dealing with a bad tooth for about a week. I have had so many traumatic dental experiences that I had decided to coast till death and never appear for a dental appt. again. But I had to scramble and try to find a new denty as I was forced to deal with this—my long time denty and I had parted ways, by mutual agreement. Made and cancelled appts. at the end of last week. Forced myself to keep one today—gal denty with the best calm and gentle online reviews—- but still I felt like I was heading to the executioner. I am the biggest baby about this—-I make this into a real horror–fear is way out of proportion but can’t help it–can’t sleep or eat—-hate dental appts. with all my being, would rather be anywhere else in the world, facing almost any other kind of life or death situation. I don’t want to lay back with my mouth open. I gag and cough and am a real mess. I had to commit all personal resources to go and walk into the office. I had planned to bring secret wine hidden in water bottle for post denty relief but forgot it. SAD! As it turned out, this appt. didn’t amount to much, just x rays of offending tooth with a huge gag-inducing apparatus in my mouthy. But my choices are dismal——root canal or extraction. Ugh and nightmare to the max. Do you prefer death by multi-day stabbing or gunshot? At least it’s over—-for now—-and am trying to concentrate on the one beautiful part of my day, as I enjoy an early wine—–had to stop (gladly) on the way to the denty as a mom and 4! new baby deer crossed the road in front of me. They were graceful and lovely—–made me think—for a minute at least—that not all is bleaky-peaky, there is still beauty in this world. Amen.

Oh Dotster, sending you a VERY large virtual hug! And the spookiest thing here is that I’ve had a crappy toothache on and off for the last few days and also face the horror of visiting the dentist – a wacky conicidence!

Now, I have to say, I don’t hold quite the fear you do, so my heart completely goes out to you after your ordeal. I’m just relieved you got today out of the way, and you’re having that highly deserved wine.

I understand your commentary about the dentist. I have 2 nightmares that I will remember for the rest of my life; “hell in dentist land.”
I was so fearful about returning to a dentist ever in life but eventually it has to be done.

Yes, life is still beautiful in spite of the horror stories.

Hang tough, it might not be pretty, but I believe it better than “gumming it” the rest of your life : )

I am so sorry you are dealing with this, dotster. And japa, I must disagree about root canal. I had my first one in January. Horrible experience and I’ve sworn if I ever have to have another one, I WILL be sedated!!!! Good luck dotster!!!! Hang tough.

dotster, I am sitting here shaking my head and laughing at you! I’m glad you finally went to the denty – if for nothing more than to get it out of the way!

I too have to go back and get a permanent crown put on one tooth and last night another tooth (on the other side of my mouth) decided to cause the surrounding gum to swell. Now I have to stop procrastinating and get this dental work done. LOL!!!

dotster, for most of my life I had heard about how awful root canals are. People spoke of them in hushed tones. About 18 months ago I had to have one. My surgeon was a woman…..absolutely wonderful. I can honestly say I felt not one bit of pain during the surgery or after the surgery. She gave me a prescript for pain pills, and I took one, but really did not need that. I never felt a bit of pain…..the new methods are vastly superior for this procedure. Now I don’t even remember where that root canal was…..couldn’t tell you which tooth was the culprit.

So Hillary has started “moving away” from Pres. Obama and saying he should have reached out to the GOP more. Seriously, is she drunk? As an ardent PBO supporter this sickens me but it’s also bad politics. She should build on the great things our president has achieved not run to the right. What a nincompoop!! I hope Biden runs – I think he has a good chance of winning. Hillary will be a disastrous candidate, imo.

Why is the Governor of the state who wants to succeed from the United States, expect the rest of us to solve their problems. Solve your own dam problems Governor Perry. By the way with those glasses you’re still a dumb ass.

Hi Cindy – I often think of the story you shared of the little girl lost – and there is no doubt that your experiences were had by thousands of others. When I wake up and note the Barack Obama is still the President of the United States – I am thankful that you grew to be part of this time. Always sending good thoughts your way.